Tập
Modern Marvels: Episode 47
Tóm tắt
From "safe" bullets that stop hijackers but leave aircraft unscathed to bullets that chain-saw through steel and "smart" bullets computer-programmed to hit a target, this explosive hour examines the evolution of bullets from origin in the 1300s–stones and round lead balls shot from iron and bamboo tubes. Lead balls ruled until 1841 when a conical-shaped bullet changed ammo forever. We learn how to construct a modern cartridge, and at pistol and rifle ranges view demonstrations of modern firepower.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Modern Marvels
- Mùa
- Mùa 10
- Tập
- Tập 47
- Ngày phát sóng
- 2003-08-13
- Thời lượng
- 44 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 47 là tập 47 trong Season 10 của Modern Marvels. Tập này phát sóng ngày 2003-08-13. Thời lượng là 44 min.
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